by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 302 bachelor's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
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The elementary teaching bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for elementary education students working on their bachelor's degree.
The elementary teaching school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
It's hard to beat Temple University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Temple University
It's difficult to beat Saint Joseph's University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Saint Joseph’s University
Drexel University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Drexel University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education has to check out King's College. Located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre, King's College PA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from King’s College
Seton Hill is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Greensburg.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Seton Hill University
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 1,701 |
| Maryland | 370 | 343 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 601 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 33 |
| Delaware | 224 | 198 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 1,335 |
| Teacher Education | 332 |
| Secondary Education | 251 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 187 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 25 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 17 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 2 |
